Sociology for Pharmacists

Provides undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students with a concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence pertaining to health, illness and professional practice, which will inform and enhance their practice as health professionals.
"Sociology for Pharmacists" provides undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students with a concise introduction to key sociological concepts, perspectives and research evidence pertaining to health, illness and professional practice, which will inform and enhance their practice as health professionals. Throughout the book reference is made to the sociology, medical and pharmacy literature and, where appropriate, readers are directed towards additional reading.;The key issues covered include: important sociological concepts, theories and perspectives; importance of a sociological perspective for effective pharmaceutical service delivery; evolution of pharmacists' activities in the context of reviews of their practice and recent and proposed changes in health policy; sociological perspectives on the experience of health, illness and illness behaviour; influence of factors such as gender, ethnicity, social class and employment status on health status and the experience of illness; occupational status of pharmacy; health education and pharmacists' role in health promotion and in ensuring appropriate medicines usage; and methodological issues in sociological research.